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Keke fa'i (keke fa'i)

A traditional Tongan cake made with flour, grated coconut and very ripe banana, with a mild, gently fragrant taste. It is enjoyed as an afternoon snack or at breakfast, while still warm.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

400 kcal per serving

Protein
8.5 g
Carbohydrates
54.9 g
of which sugars
24.9 g
Fat
14.8 g
Fiber
4.6 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and butter a round tin about 20 cm wide.
  2. Mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and grated coconut.
  4. Add the mashed banana, egg, coconut milk and vanilla, then mix until you have a smooth batter.
  5. Pour into the tin and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a knife inserted comes out dry.
  6. Let it cool slightly before turning out and slicing.

Variations and tips

Egg-free version. Replace the egg with 2 tablespoons of extra apple sauce.

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